Yamhill, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan Area

Yamhill is a small town in Oregon with a population of 1,179. Residents earn $121,250 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,179 Population 2,406/sq mi density
$121,250 Median Income $40,754 per capita
$414,100 Home Value $574,328 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$121,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$414,100 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,250
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $414,100
47% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.2%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,500
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Yamhill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,179
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density2,406/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,250
Per Capita$40,754
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$5,158M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,100
Rent$1,500
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$574,328

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,266/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary292/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation184 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute35 min
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Is Yamhill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yamhill receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Yamhill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yamhill is $121,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Yamhill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yamhill is $414,100, 47% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Yamhill is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,266 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.

Education

21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Yamhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Yamhill has a population of 1,179 with a density of 2,406 people per square mile. The median age is 31.6 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

1,179
Total Population
2,406
People / sq mi
31.6yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Yamhill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yamhill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yamhill is $121,250, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Yamhill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,250
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,754
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
IRS Avg AGI$82,367

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,742
County GDP$5,158M

Business (County)

Restaurants252
Healthcare325
Retail289
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,766
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Work from Home4.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Yamhill is $414,100, 47% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,500 (29% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $574,328.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$414,100
47% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$574,328
Median List Price$584,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$584,000
$/Sq Ft$265
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,500
29% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,570
1 Bedroom$1,677
2 Bedrooms$1,922
3 Bedrooms$2,619
4 Bedrooms$3,109

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,766
36% above US avg
Effective Rate1.15%
In Yamhill, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yamhill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma12.2%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate70.1%
Premature Death6,773/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access78.9%
Healthcare Facilities325
Yamhill has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,266 per 100,000 (35% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Yamhill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,265.8/100K
35% below US avg
Burglary292.1/100K
Theft973.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Yamhill has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,406/sq mi
Coordinates45.3408°N, 123.1845°W
County FIPS41071
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.4%
D 45.3%

Winner: Republican by 6.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.2%
37% below US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,406/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities325
Restaurants252
Retail Stores289

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Work from Home4.6%

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